Required October 2024 - Permanent, 35 hours per week - Term time only including 5 Inset daysRanikhet Academy is a successful primary school and we are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide help and support to our amazing children. The Learning Support Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs. We want someone who has: At least one years' experience of working with children in the primary age range Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment An understanding of children with SEN needs Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures Have excellent communication skills Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies Be able to work as part of a team In return we can offer: The chance to be part of a Multi-Academy Trust that genuinely cares about YOU The chance to work with a supportive team. An excellent CPD training programme with REAch2 and beyond. A tenacious and experienced senior leadership team who care fervently about inclusion and promote creativity and thinking outside of the box Fun-loving, energetic and enthusiastic pupils (and staff) Proactive parents who are very supportive of our school As part of REAch2 employee benefits we also offer an eye care scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family and membership of 'perks at work' - which includes discounts on holidays, shopping, family days out and much more If you have a genuine commitment to improving the life chances of children then we would like to hear from YOU!For an informal discussion, please contact (email protected) or on 0118 937 5520To apply and for more information please go to My New TermInterview: To be arranged with shortlisted candidatesClosing Date: Tuesday 8 th October 2024This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references will be sought from the successful candidates .